Thomas Edison Dahlia
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Thomas Edison Dahlia

Dahlia 'Thomas Edison'

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Rich royal purple dinner plate blooms with formal decorative form. One of the few true purples and a showstopper in late-summer beds.

Bloom Season
Jul - Oct
JFMAMJJASOND
Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
3-4' tall
USDA Zones 3-10
Bloom Colors
Purple
Traits
✿ Pollinator Friendly✂ Cut Flower
Soil
LoamSandy
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Pairs Well With
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